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AJ52 LXO

2002 Mazda Tribute

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

128,876 mi
Last recorded128,876 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Mazda Tribute75,637 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 LXO
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2014 128,876 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2013 122,761 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 122,758 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 98,890 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 97,810 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2010 97,637 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

center rear seatbelt not accessable at time of test

Pass 14 Oct 2009 87,776 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 80,171 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 80,171 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 69,547 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 69,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

corrosion forming to many prescibed areas

front brake pads low and disc wearing recomend closer inspection and measurment of disc thickness

Pass 25 Oct 2006 55,898 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 42,819 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 42,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mazda Tribute?

Based on 38,590 MOT tests across 2,673 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
6,359
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,673
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake hose excessively deteriorated 2,111
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,355
Registration plate lamp not working 1,261
position lamp(s) not working 1,195
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,111
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AJ52 LXO is a 2002 Mazda Tribute in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2002 Mazda Tribute models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 75,637 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda Tribute fails its MOT is brake hose excessively deteriorated, accounting for 2,111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ52 LXO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Tribute typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Mazda Tribute is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ52 LXO registered?

AJ52 LXO is a 2002 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 27 November 2002.

Is AJ52 LXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ52 LXO shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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